Salvation Army shows off donated jewelry ahead of online auction

The Salvation Army is preparing to auction off jewelry donated during the Red Kettle campaign.

During this Christmas season's Red Kettle event, 75 special items were donated.

>>PHOTOS: Salvation Army donated jewelry up for auction

On Friday, the Salvation Army showed off some of the items that were donated, including an 18-carat diamond ring, watches, pins and coins. Workers are processing these treasures for next month's online auction.

All of the money raised goes to the community in which the donation was made.

Since 2014, when the first piece of jewelry was dropped in a red kettle, the Salvation Army has raised more than $70,000 from proceeds of sales.

To take a look at some of the items, click here.